The 2015 American Tribute Ride is gearing up and now’s the time to find out more.  The first stop in getting you ready for the “Summer Riding Season” is of all places on ice. 

The athletic prowess of the fire fighters and law enforcement officers will be demonstrated Sunday, March 8^th, 2015 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center prior to the Milwaukee Admirals hockey game.  The Milwaukee Admirals host the Oklahoma City Barons at 4p.m. on March 8^th and your ticket to that game includes the 11:30a.m. Battle of the Badges game. 

Stop by and see our volunteers and ask about the 2015 American Tribute Ride that will travel through portions of the Horicon March area including Beaver Dam, Waterloo, Hustisford and Kekoskee.  July 25^th is just a few short months away and now is the time to book a great riding experience for a great price.  Pre-registrations will start soon and the ride comes with a lunch stop, dinner in Kekoskee and plenty of chances to thank and raise money for those who serve and protect our communities and nation. 

Come out and enjoy a great day of hockey on March 8^th (Call the Admirals office (414) 227-0550 for tickets) and join us in showing appreciation for our heroes (firefighters, EMTs, police officers and every branch of the U.S. Military) on Saturday, July 25^th, 2015.

The wrap up meeting for the 2014 American Tribute Ride was held recently. The day was a successful day with good weather, safe travels and some significant events occurred during the day, Saturday, July 26^th.

The ride started at Suburban Motors-Harley Davidson in Thiensville and traveled to Beechwood [northeast of Kewaskum] for a great lunch. After lunch the convoy headed for Greenbush, west of Plymouth, for a stop where an overwhelming reception was given to the riders as they arrived with food, refreshments and raffles.

From Beechwood the Ride took off for Belgium for another rest stop and refreshments, Belgium, Dan Rodriquez graced the airwaves with a few songs. Dan [The Singing Policeman from New York Police Department] was our honored guest who participated in our ride. Danny was a significant contributor to the Memorial Service following the ride in Random Lake.

The committee decided to support the following organizations with funds raised from the 2014 American Tribute Ride: Concerns of Police Survivors-Wisconsin Chapter, OVE House [located at King Home], Camp Hope for Kids, Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial, Kettle Moraine Honor Flight and Gear Up Foundation. Each of these organizations have positive affects for those that have suffered the loss of a loved one or honor those “Hometown Heroes” that have died serving our country.

The 2015 American Tribute Ride will be held on Saturday, April 25^th. More details will follow and be available on their website: americantributeride.com or Facebook page: American Tribute Ride.

The American Tribute Ride [ATR] Committee announced recently that this year they will be offering to all those that participate a Pancake Breakfast at Suburban Motors. Serving times will be 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Todd Berlin, Sales Manager for Suburban Harley will be the head chef. There will no charge for the meal. The ATR committee will ask for a donation which will be donated to one of our causes. 

“We know that a lot of people get up early to make it to our starting sponsor,” said Ron Naab, who is the chair of the American Tribute Ride. He went on to say, “This will be a great way to meet old friends and meet up with new ones along the way. Food is always good!” 

The Greenbush Fire Department, one of the stops along the route, will be hosting a Brat Fry at their station off WI-23. The event is open to the public which will start at 11:00 AM and serving to 3:00 PM. 

At Random Lake a Memorial Service will be conduct to honor those responders that died this past year while serving their country and communities.

Lance Corporal Jeremiah M. Collins, USMC of Milwaukee was killed on Oct. 5, 2013

Deputy Sheriff Mike Seversen, Polk County, killed in the line of duty on April 14, 2014